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UGANDA, The Pearl of Africa. Tourism in Uganda- The Pearl of Africa and a Country Gifted by Nature Presentation by Hon. Akiror A. Egunyu Minister of State for Tourism Wildlife to Antiquities. About Uganda The Tourism Situation Investment Opportunities. CONTENTS. About Uganda.
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UGANDA, The Pearl of Africa Tourism in Uganda- The Pearl of Africa and a Country Gifted by Nature Presentation by Hon. Akiror A. Egunyu Minister of State for Tourism Wildlife to Antiquities
About Uganda • The Tourism Situation • Investment Opportunities CONTENTS
About Uganda “Pearl of Africa” because of its diverse natural endowments and beauty. Nearly 40 Million People Diverse Culture-56 Tribes World’s Friendliest People UGANDA, The Pearl of Africa Over 1000 Bird Species Level 6 White Water Rapids Source of The Nile Largest Fresh Water Lake in Africa
Uganda’s tourism arrivals reached 1.2 million in 2012-3, an increase of 3.2%.
UGANDA, The Pearl of Africa • The country boasts of: • 10 national parks • 12 wildlife reserves • 13 wildlife sanctuaries • 1,069 bird species (50% of Africa’s bird varieties) • Water- Lake Victoria, Source of River Nile, numerous water falls • Mountains-Rwenzori, Elgon, Moroto • Peace and Security • One of the best climate, average 25degrees
The Climbing Lion of Ishasha (CNN Traveler, Award, National Geographic awards)
Adventure – Mountain Climbing • Mt. Rwenzori(5,109 m) is permanently snow capped, a rare condition in equatorial Africa. • Mt Rwenzori was voted among the top hiking places in Africa and among the top hiking spots in the world Mountaineering
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Diverse opportunities for investment in the accommodation and hospitality industry- luxury hotels (Four to Seven star), lodges, cottages. • Marine tourism, boat cruises, boat houses, floating restaurants, white water rafting, • Sport hunting and sport fishing, • Tour and travel services, restaurants, transport services, cable cars, hot air balloons, air transport • Wild game ranching • Exploring and developing nature-based attractions like mountaineering, canopy walks, nature among others. • Returns on investment are very high (18%).
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES • I welcome you all to the Pearl of Africa not only to visit our tourist attractions, but to explore the numerous investment opportunities. • Karibusana. Most welcome!!!